Mars Bars Mtbs Miracle Maker or Mad Man Mirage

hardtail100

Right here is my question I have just started to go on bigger rides and someone told me to take energy food so I always buy a mars bar when I go out on the bike. But what i want to know is are they actually any good or do we just like to eat them.

And if there no good what should I be taking.

Thanks
Hardtail100

supersonic

They provide a quick burst of energy - but no long lasting carbs. They are good if you are feeling very wobbly from low blood sugar. I'd recommend bananas, fig rolls, and either plain water or an isotonic sports drink. A handful of jelly babies is often enough to overcome the 'bonk'.

Anonymous

i like jelly babies even for short rides, i dont know if they are a placebo but i definately feel an energy boost from eating them.

hardtail100

ahhhh thanx guys i will try th jelly babies as they are recommended by every1 and i will put sum water with a bit of squash in if thats rite

supersonic

Squash is great! Still like the bananas as sustaining food as not only contains the carbs, but minerals like potassium.

Anonymous

people only like bananas because of the shape

supersonic

You sayin' fruits look rude?!

Check out this strawberry:



Top banana.

beski

^^^Is it a strawberry or a case of severe sunburn at the nudist colony :shock:

Regarding the bananas they are a slow release form of energy, so will help with stamina over longer periods, I always take one, and one of those chewy cereal bars with raisins ,choc chips etc for a quick energy boost

whyamihere

beski wrote:

^^^Is it a strawberry or a case of severe sunburn at the nudist colony :shock:

I'm so very, very sorry...

Mancunianfightingcat

Snickers for me, I find you can pick a nut out of your teeth a good ten minutes after consuming the rest of the bar!

hardtail100

that strawb looks lik mine after puttin my saddle to high doin a drop off
i wud hav bannas but th only thing is i dont lik them and any way cant ride 4 a while now as wen i was goin to a bumpy hill a bit faster tehn usually my seat post just fell apart so i am savin to buy a new 1